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Davis-Bacon Repeal Act

1/18/2024, 8:53 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 720

Davis-Bacon Repeal Act

This bill repeals the Davis-Bacon Act, which requires that the locally prevailing wage rate be paid to various classes of laborers and mechanics working under federally-financed or federally-assisted contracts for construction, alteration, and repair of public buildings or public works.

References in any law to a requirement under the Davis-Bacon Act shall be null and void.

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Current Status of Bill HR 720

Bill HR 720 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 1, 2023. Bill HR 720 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 1, 2023.  Bill HR 720's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of February 1, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 720

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
11
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
11
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 720

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 720

Davis-Bacon Repeal Act
Davis-Bacon Repeal Act
To repeal the wage rate requirements commonly known as the Davis-Bacon Act.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 720

Bob Good
Bob Good
VirginiaRepublican
Randy K. Weber, Sr.
Randy K. Weber, Sr.
TexasRepublican
Keith Self
Keith Self
TexasRepublican
Chip Roy
Chip Roy
TexasRepublican
Scott Perry
Scott Perry
PennsylvaniaRepublican
Andrew Ogles
Andrew Ogles
TennesseeRepublican

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